With professional development most of this week, I feel like I’m back in school mode BUT we got to make glitter calm down bottles in one of the sessions I chose (if you know me well, you know the irrational amount of joy that glitter brings me), and social emotional learning is my favorite so it was a good day.
Also, you might go to too much professional development when the instructors recognize you and remember your name and the grade you teach.
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#glitter#teacherlife#teachersofinstagram#iteachtoo#iteachk#teachersfollowteachers#teacherlife

I think every lower elementary teacher should have this in their library. I like to tell my students “just a dot, not a lot” does that work...🙅🏼‍♀️ I think a dot to some kids is a lake. This one is definitely on my back to school list!

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Made these DIY card pairs using f r e e paint chips! I tape one to a desk and hold onto the matching pair so I have a set to draw from for easy random grouping, seating, calling on students, + more! 😊 #teacherhacks#teacherdiy#teachertip

Six months ago today, the gun violence epidemic hit close to my heart when tragedy struck Parkland. I try to use my platform as a teacher to change the world, and over the past six months I’ve watched students across our country actively rally against lawmakers in pursuit of a safer future for themselves and for our schools. They’re taking matters into their own hands and fighting back by working to spread awareness and demand changes. While we wait for the federal government to take action, some states and cities across the country have enacted legislation aimed at protecting citizens by raising the minimum age for owning guns, banning firearm enhancements such as bump stocks, and strengthening ownership regulations for people who have been identified as potential threats by law enforcement or mental health professionals. But it’s not enough. I hope I can always provide my students with the resources they need to feel empowered. We stand with them—the victims, the survivors, and the fighters—to create a country free from gun violence. Midterms are right around the corner, so use your voting power to hold local and state lawmakers accountable to make our schools and other public spaces safe. #armmewith#notonemore#MSDstrong

Practicing how you want your groups to run is SO important at the beginning of the year! My kids have been working hard on their must dos and can dos for Math Workshop... #proudteacher And I think we’ll be ready to go full swing next week! .
A few of my favorite activities to introduce/practice this are I Can games from @onestopteachershop math sorts from @mathtechconnections and color by answer sheets from coloring squared! All of these are things we will use over and over throughout the year. .
What are you favorite activities to introduce groups/workshop at the beginning of the year?
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#backtoschool#iteachmath#iteachthird#teachersofig#teachersofinstagram#teachersfollowteachers#teacherspayteachers

Six months after this unforgettable tragedy...this is still my stance. #ArmMeWith time and resources to truly address the social and emotional needs of each of my students. Started by @thesuperheroteacher and @missbertels_ the #Armmewith movement is a campaign designed to bring awareness to the real needs in our real classrooms. @miss5th couldn’t have said it better...SEL and character education are just as important as reading and math. Just as important. #armmewith#jointhemovement#teachersfollowteachers#teachersofinstagram#iteachtoo If you’d like to join the movement please visit these ladies’ profiles for a blank template of the sign or feel free to #repost and just talk about it. 💙💛💙

#armmewith Six months ago tragedy struck in Parkland, Florida. This was not new here in America, but each mass-shooting is another reminder of the sad state we are in as a nation that refuses to take responsibility. Misinformation and extreme bias have created a country that (as of right now) does little or nothing to protect its citizens.
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But change is coming. I believe that. I think I have to believe that. With a new generation of young people who have lived through and experienced the damage guns can cause, I believe that voting will turn the tides. It is so important that during this midterm election you learn about your representatives. If they are being supported by the NRA, if they are against an increase in gun-laws, we need to remove them from office. They have proven that they do not care about this countries citizens, only money.
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And please listen! If you think guns are not the problem, you have been misinformed. I acknowledge this issue is multifaceted, but easy accessibility to weapons whose sole intent is to do damage, is an issue that can be remedied. Arming teachers is ignorant, doing nothing is selfish, but making it more difficult to keep guns out of the hands of harmful individuals is responsible.
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In this upcoming midterm election, learn about your representatives, and do not support anyone who is not willing to create change that will ensure the safety of our kids.
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#neveragain#msdstrong#enoughisenough

This week I am attending the PLC at Work Institute conference with over 80 teachers in my school district! We get to spend 2.5 days in Seattle learning from the experts how to implement Professional Learning Communities in our classrooms. I'm so thankful for this opportunity and glad my district participates in this kind of professional development.😁🤩
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📕Back to school giveaway: 📕
Thinking of all the sweet students I get to meet in about a week. My favorite thing about being a teacher is getting to meet all of the different personalities and watching my students grow throughout the year emotionally, academically, and physically. To be a teacher is to be a mentor, a role model, a school parent, a friend, an advocate, and so much more. I’m so lucky to get to wear all of those hats!
To celebrate back-to-school time, I’m giving away a $20 gift card to Target. To enter:
1) must be following me @missmaddymadison
2) comment your favorite school memory or why you love back to school time
3) tag a friend for additional entries
Giveaway ends Thursday 8/16.

Whenever I go on vacation, I always check out three very important things:
1) coffee shops
2) shopping options
3) bookstores
I was very impressed by The Thrifty Peanut bookstore in Shreveport. It was a more inexpensive, eclectic Half Price Books!
What are some places you make sure to try or visit whenever you’re traveling?